Despite ongoing attacks, the Rojava Revolution continues to stand strong in its 13th year. PYD Co-Chair Perwîn Yusif emphasized that the changing Damascus administration remains committed to denial policies, stating, "We will not step back from the rights we have won."
Speaking after the meeting with the Justice Minister, Mithat Sancar, a member of the DEM Party's İmralı delegation, said: "As the legal groundwork for the process solidifies, it will become easier for the process to move forward toward a conclusion," adding that the role of the Justice Ministry is critical at this point.
Yakup Aydın, the older brother of Hakan Aydın, a member of the Peace and Democratic Society Group, said: "We want to see our brothers among us. We hope that steps will be taken quickly and everyone will contribute to the process."
Türkan Durç, one of the names who watched the historic ceremony of the Peace and Democratic Society Group, said: "We were both sad and happy. Kurds should trust themselves, not the state, they should trust Öcalan."
The Turkish Medical Association has pointed out that the government has a great responsibility in the "Peace and Democratic Society Process" and listed the steps to be taken immediately.
The Spiritual Leader of the Druze Community, Sheikh Hekmat al-Hijrî, in a video statement addressed to the people, announced that the statement issued on the approval of the entry of Damascus forces into Suwayda was prepared under pressure and does not reflect their real will.
Ahead of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers meeting in September, Nagehan Avçil from the Lawyers for Freedom Association (ÖHD) announced they will submit a new notification regarding the “right to hope,” emphasizing that this right contributes not only legally but also to the democratic societal process.
Fırat Şimşek, Secretary of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB) in Sêrt (Siirt), criticized the trustee administration’s recent decision to open Newala Qesaba to development, warning that the revision plans aim to erase the area’s social memory.
Baver Mizrak, member of the Amed (Diyarbakır) Bar Association Executive Board, described the Peace and Democratic Society Group’s disarmament as a “goodwill gesture” and stressed the urgent need for rapid legal and constitutional reforms.
Dr. Şêrko Heme Emîn, a member of the Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) delegation that recently met with PJAK (Kurdistan Free Life Party) officials, spoke to media about the importance of Kurdish unity. “Peace, freedom, and equality are only possible through national unity,” he said.
Lawyer Margaret Owen said that Abdullah Öcalan must be physically free for the success of the "Peace and Democratic Society Process".
In the public meetings held within the scope of "Democratic Society Meetings", citizens expressed their concerns and suggestions regarding the process.
Those who lost their lives in the 14 July Great Death Fast were commemorated in many cities.
Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Imrali Delegation will meet with Minister of Justice Yilmaz Tunc on Wednesday at 11.00 am local time.
The DEM Party’s Imrali Delegation said in a statement on the alleged notes of the Imrali talks, “No interview notes of documents other than those announced by our delegation should be relied upon.”